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Spanish DNI photo, exactly 26×32 mm
Spain's DNI photo uses an unusual size: 26×32 mm (most countries use 35×45), with the head measuring 23–25 mm against a plain uniform white background. Photo shops routinely get this wrong by printing the international size — offices tolerate it inconsistently.
- Size
- 26×32 mm
- Digital file
- 615×756 px JPEG
- Background
- white
- Head height
- 71.9–78.1%
- Price
- €5.99 · once
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- Head size62.4% · 50–69%
- Eye line61.2% · 56–69%
- Backgroundwhite · σ 6
- Lightingeven
- Resolution1832px
MEETS SPEC — ESTIMATED
Checked against the official specification — source cited on every document.
Worth knowing: The DNI flow is print-based: you bring one recent 26×32 mm photo to the appointment, where it's scanned into the card — there's no citizen upload. Our print sheet delivers six exact-size copies, so the spares cover your carnet de conducir and other foto-carnet uses.
How it works
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Choose your document
58 documents across 29 destinations, each with the official specification built in.
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Add your photo
Ten checks measure it live on your device — nothing is uploaded.
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Pay once, download everything
Exact-spec file, print sheet and compliance report. One price, no subscription.
What is a Spain DNI photo?
A Spanish DNI photo is a recent 26×32 mm colour photograph — one of the smallest official formats in Europe — with the head measuring 23–25 mm, on a plain uniform white background, printed on photographic paper. One photo accompanies each DNI issue or renewal and is scanned into the card at the office.
Because Spain's format differs from the international 35×45 mm standard, photos made abroad or at generic booths are frequently the wrong size. Offices tolerate proportional crops inconsistently; the official specification is 26×32 mm, which is exactly what this page produces.
This tool crops to the exact Spanish proportions, checks head size, background and lighting live in your browser, and prints six copies on a standard 10×15 cm sheet you take to the DNI office.
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Spain DNI photo requirements
| Size | 26×32 mm · 615×756 px @600 DPI |
|---|---|
| Digital file | 615×756px JPEG |
| Background | white |
| Head height | 71.9–78.1% of frame height |
| Digital upload | not accepted — printed photos only |
| Background editing | permitted (uniform backgrounds only) |
- One recent 26×32 mm printed photo is brought to the DNI office, where it is scanned into the card — there is no citizen upload.
- Head 23–25 mm on the 32 mm print (≈72–78% of frame height); plain uniform white background.
Source: official requirements · verified 2026-07
What you get for €5.99
- High-resolution file in the exact spec (615×756px)
- Compliance report — everything we measured, printable
- Print-ready 10×15 cm sheet with 6 copies and cut lines
- Background cleanup to plain white
one-time payment — no subscription
Photos that pass
- Exact dimensions — 615×756px
- Plain white background, evenly lit
- Head filling 71.9–78.1% of the frame
- Taken in the last 6 months, neutral expression
Photos that get rejected
- Edited, filtered or AI-retouched photos
- Shadows on the face or background
- Busy walls, gradients or the wrong background colour
- Head too large, too small, or off-centre
- Glare on glasses or tinted lenses
- Old photos, or photos of printed photos
Why PassportClerk
Private by architecture
The free check runs on your device, and paid photos are deleted after 48 hours.
Measured, not guessed
Ten checks against the official specification — with the numbers shown, not a vague thumbs-up.
Exact files, first time
Correct pixels, DPI and file size for the portal, plus a print-ready sheet.
Fair by default
One price, no subscription. Wrong files? We fix them or refund you.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a Spanish DNI photo?
26 mm wide by 32 mm high, head height 23–25 mm, white background. A proportional 35×45 mm photo is commonly tolerated at DNI offices, but the official size is 26×32 — we produce the exact one.
How many photos do I need for the DNI?
One recent printed photo per application (renewal or first issue). The print sheet gives you six identical copies, so one print covers years of foto-carnet requests.
What are the background rules?
Plain, uniform white with no shadows. The checker measures the background's colour and evenness and warns you before you pay if a retake would be needed.
Can I take it with my phone?
Yes — stand facing a window, a metre in front of a white wall, phone at eye height. The live checks will tell you if the lighting, background or framing needs adjusting.
Is the driving licence photo the same?
The format is the same 26×32 mm foto de carnet, but the submission flow differs — the carnet de conducir has its own page covering renewals via medical centres versus first licences.
Compliance, honestly
- We validate your photo against the official rules — we never retouch your face, and we only normalize the background where the destination country permits it.
- Every requirement is cited from official government sources, with the verification date shown on the page.
- You get a measured report, not a guarantee — final acceptance always rests with the issuing authority.
official requirements · verified 2026-07